Want your desk to notify you whenever you receive a phone call, text message, or pretty much any other alert? DIYer Michael LaGrasta altered his IKEA desk to shine ambient light across the surface to let him know when something needs his attention.

As you might expect, this isn't an incredibly easy DIY project, but it's not that difficult either. With an Ethernet-enabled Arduino controller, some well-positioned LED lights, a little code, and a few other items, Michael was able to put together a pretty simple and pretty awesome notification system inside his desk. Check out the video for a detailed look at hit up the post over at MAKE for the full instructions.